Inter's Cristian Chivu Demands Response After Players Show Great Bitterness Following Atletico Loss

Inter's manager, Cristian Chivu, expressed his disappointment after their recent Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid. The defeat came from a late goal by Jose Maria Gimenez, marking Inter's first points dropped in the competition this season. This setback followed a 1-0 loss to AC Milan in Serie A. Now, Inter must regroup for their upcoming match against Pisa.

Chivu highlighted the need for urgency and precision in his team's play. He noted that waiting for the ball allows opponents to reorganise defensively. "If we do this, we won't lose the ball centrally so easily and be vulnerable to the counter," he explained. Improving their finishing is crucial as they aim to bounce back from consecutive defeats despite good performances.

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sit fourth in Serie A, trailing leaders Milan by four points. They are determined to stay competitive in the title race. Chivu emphasised the importance of hard work and resilience, urging his players to "roll our sleeves up, get grittier and do the dirty work when needed. " The team aims to maintain pressure at the top of the table.

In their upcoming match against Pisa, Inter will look to capitalise on their strong record against newly promoted teams. They have won eight of their last nine league games against such sides, including victories over Sassuolo and Cremonese this season. Historically, Inter have dominated Pisa, winning their last five encounters.

Pisa's M'Bala Nzola has been in fine form with three goals in 12 matches this season. All his goals have come away from home, matching his tally from last season with Fiorentina. After scoring against Sassuolo recently, he aims for consecutive Serie A goals for the first time since late 2022.

Inter's Lautaro Martinez has struggled against lower-ranked teams recently but remains a key player. Despite not scoring in his last four matches against bottom-five sides at kickoff, he had previously netted 11 goals in 12 such games. Martinez leads Serie A with 18 shots attempted in the first 30 minutes of matches this season.

Match Prediction and Statistics

Inter are favourites heading into their clash with Pisa. They have won each of their last five meetings with Pisa, though these were before March 1991. Against current bottom-half teams in Serie A this term, Inter have conceded just two goals—the fewest alongside Cremonese.

The Opta win probability reflects Inter's dominance: Pisa have a 12.8% chance of winning, while a draw stands at 18.6%. Inter are given a commanding 68.6% likelihood of victory based on recent form and historical performance against newly promoted sides.

As Inter prepare for Sunday's match against Pisa, they aim to recover from recent setbacks and continue challenging for the Serie A title amidst a tightly contested race at the top of the table.

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